Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk 10, 4 inches, 3/8oz, Yellow Perch
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Options
Color: Yellow Perch
- Yellow Perch
- Green
- Helsinki Shad
Size: Size 10, 4 Inch
- Size 10, 4 Inch
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4-inch suspending jerkbait with loud rattles and hand-tuned action for panfish and bass.
The Rapala Husky Jerk 10 is a 4-inch suspending jerkbait that runs 4 to 8 feet down and weighs 3/8 oz. A rattle chamber adds sound, and it can be cast or trolled. Pause it in the water column and it hovers in place, which suits cool-water perch, walleye and bass fishing.
Best for
- Bass and pike in deep structure and drop-offs
- Panfish and perch over weed edges
- Jerking presentations in cooler water
Skip if
- You want a fast-sinking lure for deeper water
- You fish tight cover where snags are common
Strengths
- Suspending action holds the lure in the strike zone
- Loud rattle chamber attracts fish at distance
- Perfectly balanced for hand-tuned casting and trolling
Trade-offs
- Jerkbait technique requires active rod work, not passive fishing
- Treble hooks snag easily on structure
- At 3/8oz, difficult to cast into wind or with light tackle
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Bass
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Weight | 3/8oz |
| Depth | 4-8ft |
| Hooks | Two size 5 VMC black nickel |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Yellow Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow Perch.
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